Unlike many publishers, we meet most of our editorial and proofreading needs in-house. When we do need to use freelance editorial help, we turn to a list of people who have worked for us for some time. Only rarely do we need to add someone new to the list.

We would, however, be glad to see your resume. You may send it to our regular address:

Yes! We are currently looking to fill the following position:

Internet Marketing Assistant

About Our Company:

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is an independent, family-owned company in business since 1911. We publish approximately 120 new books each year, primarily nonfiction, ranging from academic works on biblical studies, theology, and religious history to more popular titles on spirituality, social and cultural criticism, and biography. In addition, our children’s imprint, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, publishes critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books and novels for children and young adults.

Position Description:

Working with and under the direction of the Internet Marketing Manager and in cooperation with the members of marketing and sales department, the Internet Marketing Assistant will aid the creation and management of written and other content for online promotional, marketing, and sales efforts, including our website (Eerdmans.com), metadata for distributors, social media, and e-newsletters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Website: Assist in the creation, maintenance, and regular updating of content on all Eerdmans websites.
• Email Marketing: Assist in the writing, editing, and layout of email marketing campaigns.
• Social Media: Assist in the researching, writing, and posting of timely and engaging content on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest, Tumblr, and/or other social media sites as desired.
• ONIX Database: Maintain and distribute book metadata for use by book distributors including Amazon and Ingram.
• Edelweiss Online Catalogs: Maintain and update book information and catalogs on Edelweiss, a website that carries online catalogs for publishers.
• Video Marketing: Support the Internet Marketing Manager in the creation of book trailers, author interviews, and other promotional videos.
• Internet Advertising: Support the Internet Marketing Manager in the creation of web-based advertising campaigns.

Required Qualifications:

• B.A. in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or related field
• Experience and skill in:
  • copywriting, especially in a marketing context
  • proofreading
  • social media marketing
  • website design and maintenance
  • working with databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to be highly organized and to devote meticulous attention to detail
• Above-average knowledge of English spelling and grammar
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with the following applications:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Constant Contact
  • Tumblr
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google Plus
  • Pinterest
• Basic theological and biblical literacy

Desired Qualifications

• Competence in basic HTML coding
• Familiarity with the following applications:
  • LibraryThing and Goodreads
    • WordPress
    • Knowledge of and experience with Eerdmans titles and the religious book publishing industry in general

Interested applicants: please send resume, cover letter, and three writing samples to Ahna Ziegler and Rachel Bomberger, c/o webmaster@eerdmans.com.